Overview

• Nicolò Tresoldi told Sky Sports Italia he would welcome a call from Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso but said he currently feels very comfortable with Germany’s U21 side.
• U21 coach Antonio Di Salvo downplayed the switch talk, saying Tresoldi reaffirmed his comfort with Germany and noting the DFB maintains close contact with dual‑eligible players and their families.
• Some outlets reported Gattuso said Italy is "working on nominating Tresoldi," a claim that is being circulated in media but has not been confirmed by DFB sources.
• Julian Nagelsmann made late squad changes for the October qualifiers: Kevin Schade was called up after Jamie Leweling’s adductor issue, Noah Atubolu joined due to goalkeeper illness, and Nick Woltemade is arriving late after a viral infection.
• Calls for stability are growing as Lothar Matthäus urges an end to experiments, and DFB executive Andreas Rettig warns Germany can afford no more slip‑ups while seeking to win back public trust.